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Deficit of $11 billion and other highlights from Quebec's 2024-25 budget

Deficit of $11 billion and other highlights from Quebec's 2024-25 budget

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard on Tuesday tabled his sixth budget, with big spending increases for health and education. Here are some highlights. - Deficit of $11 billion, which includes a $1.5-billion contingency reserve and a $2.

US probes complaints that automatic emergency braking comes on for no reason in 2 Honda models

U.S auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that automatic emergency braking can stop for no reason on two Honda models.
Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams

Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams

BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man on Friday pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of negligent driving with death resulting in the June crash that killed actor Treat Williams .
'Oh my God feeling.' Trooper speaks about shooting knife-wielding man, worrying about other officers

'Oh my God feeling.' Trooper speaks about shooting knife-wielding man, worrying about other officers

A Connecticut state trooper who shot a 19-year-old man to death in a stolen car in 2020 testified in his defense Friday that he believed he had to open fire because the man was armed with a knife and made threatening movements toward other officers.
Transcript of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address

Transcript of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address

WASHINGTON (AP) — Transcript of President Joe Biden’s as-delivered State of the Union address on March 7, 2024, as provided by the White House.
China trumpets rising car exports to Russia as its envoy holds talks in Ukraine

China trumpets rising car exports to Russia as its envoy holds talks in Ukraine

BEIJING (AP) — In Beijing and Kyiv, the divide between China and Europe over the war in Ukraine was on display this week.
Minneapolis Uber and Lyft drivers due for $15 an hour under council's plan but mayor vows a veto

Minneapolis Uber and Lyft drivers due for $15 an hour under council's plan but mayor vows a veto

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council passed a measure Thursday that would increase wages for drivers of ride-hailing services to an equivalent of more than $15 an hour — which opponents say may increase costs to customers and fears that Ub
Automaker Rivian pauses construction of its $5 billion electric truck plant in Georgia

Automaker Rivian pauses construction of its $5 billion electric truck plant in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — The CEO of Rivian Automotive announced Thursday that the electric truck maker is pausing construction of its $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia to speed production and save money.
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' forum talks inclusivity to attract more women

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' forum talks inclusivity to attract more women

TORONTO — Manufacturing companies that emphasize training, flexibility and benefits are better positioned to attract and retain female workers, something that's key as the industry faces a labour shortage.
Linamar shares up more than 11 per cent after company reports higher earnings, sales

Linamar shares up more than 11 per cent after company reports higher earnings, sales

GUELPH, Ont. — Shares in Linamar Corp. rose more than 11 per cent on Thursday after the company raised its dividend and reported its fourth-quarter profit and sales rose compared with a year ago.